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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mattie lives with the Fromes because ____________________________.
(a) She is a hired girl acting as Zeena's aid.
(b) She is Ethan's cousin, and acts as their housekeeper.
(c) She is a friend of the family who needed work.
(d) She is Zeena's cousin and acts as her aid.

2. Ethan's love of nature does not extend to ___________________.
(a) Agriculture.
(b) Lumber.
(c) Animals.
(d) Astronomy.

3. Ethan claims sledding is dangerous on a night like this one because ___________________________________.
(a) It is so dark that they might hit the elm tree.
(b) It is bad luck to sled when there is no moon outside.
(c) It is so cold that he would not be able to steer the sled.
(d) It is so dark that they might not find their way home.

4. Zeena's family is offended by Mattie's father because _______________________________________.
(a) He moved to Connecticut and became financially successful.
(b) He moved west during the Gold Rush.
(c) He moved away from the hills and never spoke to them again.
(d) He moved to Connecticut and got an education.

5. Ethan returns home early because ___________________________________________.
(a) He is afraid Jotham Powell will suspect his love for Mattie.
(b) He is afraid to face Mr. Hale and ask for money.
(c) He is afraid there will be trouble between Mattie and Zeena.
(d) He cannot get the horses to town safely.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ethan dreads Zeena's trips to the doctor because _____________________________.

2. Ethan asks Mattie to sit in Zeena's chair because _____________________________.

3. Wharton compares the darkened farmhouses to ________________.

4. While Mattie dances, Ethan notices ________________________________.

5. Wharton compares the chill in the Frome's kitchen to ______________________________.

(see the answer key)

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